Paulsen pieces now fit together

Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen has given a number of reasons why he opposes passenger rail funding in our state. Now, his motives are clear.

The Iowa Public Interest Research Group has pointed out Paulsen's work as an attorney for an Iowa trucking company. It certainly explains why his chamber's budget proposal removes all funding for passenger and freight rail transportation.

It's good to see that Paulsen's loyalty to his employer takes precedence over his duty to the people of Iowa. Apparently, in Paulsen's mind, subsidies to trucking companies are fine, but not so good for the truckers' competitors.

It all makes perfect sense.

- Alan Kline, Des Moines

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Paulsen pieces now fit together

Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen has given a number of reasons why he opposes passenger rail funding in our state. Now, his motives are clear.